Preparing your cord:
Cut cord into four 3 yard lengths. Fold all pieces 18" from the end. Gather the
folded strands together. You now have four 18" strands and four 7½' strands. Tie all
together into a knot 1" from the fold. Secure by taping to table top at
fold. You
could also use a clipboard or slip loop made by fold around a chair leg. Pull
all four 18" strands taut and tape down ends. These will become strands 2 & 3 in the
diagrams below. Each strand shown below is really two stands held
together as one.
Making the knots:
Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.
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Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created by strand 1.
Tighten.
Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.
Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created by strand 1.
Tighten.
Adding Bells
Bells can be added at any point on the bracelet. We strung on a
bell every fourth knot.
Finishing:
When you reach the desired length, make a knot to match the other end. Remove tape. Trim
ends, leaving enough to tie on wrist.
Jingle
Bell Bracelet
